About 20 years ago, a stand-up set at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montréal unexpectedly changed the course of my career.

That one performance led to meetings in Hollywood, the development of a CBS pilot based on my life and comedy, and the opportunity to work alongside an incredible cast including Rita Moreno, John Ratzenberger, Christa Miller, and more.

This page is a look back at the set, the pilot, and the unforgettable moments that came from it.